At VCA Gentle Vets Animal Hospital, our mission is to help pets live long, healthy, and happy lives while providing compassionate care and a supportive experience for the people who love them.
As a trusted veterinary hospital in Hawai‘i Kai, we proudly serve pets and families throughout Hawai‘i Kai, Honolulu, Aina Haina, Kuliouou, Niu Valley, Waimanalo, Kahala, Kaimuki, Diamond Head, Waialae, Kalama Valley, and surrounding East Honolulu communities. If you are searching for a veterinarian in Hawai‘i Kai, our team is here to provide personalized, high-quality care for your pets.
Our veterinarians, technicians, and support staff share a passion for delivering excellent veterinary medicine while creating a welcoming and supportive environment for every client and patient who walks through our doors. In 2026, we welcomed Dr. Bak to our veterinary team, a Korean-speaking veterinarian, allowing us to better serve and communicate with members of our diverse local community.
VCA Gentle Vets Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital for dogs and cats, offering a wide range of services designed to support your pet’s health throughout every stage of life. Our team focuses on preventive care, early diagnosis, and effective treatment to help pets stay healthy and comfortable.
Our services include wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, digital radiology, pet dental care, surgery, pain management, and treatment of both acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions. Whether your pet is visiting us for a routine check-up or treatment for a medical concern, our goal is always to provide thoughtful, thorough care.
We believe the best veterinary care happens when veterinarians and pet owners work together. By taking the time to listen, educate, and partner with you, we can help ensure the best possible health and quality of life for your pet.
At VCA Gentle Vets Animal Hospital, we strive to make veterinary care convenient and accessible for pets and their families in Hawai‘i Kai and East Honolulu. Our hospital is open seven days a week from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and we offer same-day appointments, walk-ins, and sick visits whenever possible so your pet can receive care when they need it most.
Our veterinarians regularly treat a wide range of common medical concerns, including:
We also provide routine preventive care, including annual wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, diagnostic testing, and health screenings to help detect and treat health concerns early.
To support preventive care, we offer CareClub® wellness plans, which provide customized preventive care through convenient monthly memberships designed around your pet’s life stage and needs.
We understand that veterinary care can sometimes be unexpected, which is why we accept CareCredit and work with Trupanion pet insurance, including Trupanion Direct Pay, which may allow eligible claims to be paid directly at the hospital rather than requiring reimbursement later.
Our entire team is committed to creating a welcoming environment where pets and their families feel comfortable and supported. We are proud to serve the Hawai‘i Kai and East Honolulu community, and we look forward to helping your pets live long, healthy lives.
Pet owners throughout East Honolulu trust VCA Gentle Vets Animal Hospital because we focus on both high-quality medicine and compassionate care.
Our hospital offers:
At VCA Gentle Vets Animal Hospital, we believe strong relationships with our clients lead to better care for their pets. We are honored to be part of the Hawai‘i Kai community and look forward to caring for your pets for many years to come.
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ASPCA Poison Control Center Hotline
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is staffed 24 hours with veterinary health professionals who have been specially trained in veterinary toxicology. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call the ASPCA 24 hour emergency Animal Poison Control Center hotline at (888) 426-4435.
